Martinsville Urges Bond Referendum Support
Martinsville officials led by Mayor J Frank Wilson urge voters to approve a $900000 municipal bond referendum on February 8 to fund city offices police quarters and two new courtrooms without tax increases. A citizens committee will promote the plan, with a brochure and planned council action on the bond ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
J. Frank Wilson
Thomas B. Noland
Irving Cubine
W. D. Hartford
DuPont Company
Auto Thief Prefers Newer Models in City Stolen Cars
Police report two cars stolen within minutes, a 1956 Chevrolet and a 1951 Chevrolet, from La Tier and West Main corners respectively. The first was found near the second’s location, suggesting a switch to a newer model, with fuel not a motive. Other notes include a pistol theft at K Mart and etched initials in a cement wall.
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David Lee Powell
E. Paxton Sr
la Tier Ave
Baltimore Ave
Curtis Wayne Spicer
Claiborne St
West Main
T. N. Morris
Morris
Lanier
Powell
Bobby Mabe
K-Mart
Riverside Dr
Hill
Fire wipes out fourteen acres near Bachelor Hall
A fire yesterday afternoon burned fourteen acres of woodland and dry grass on Mrs. Elsie Whittle's farm at Bachelor Hall. Wind carried live ashes into the dry woods. Bachelors Hall volunteers, aided by West Over Hills of the Tun stall department, saved two buildings and several outbuildings while small pines suffered damage as the flames spread before crews gained control.
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Elsie Whittle
Bachelors Hall
Westover Hills
Tunstall
Virginia Tech Class Ring Redesigns Each Year
Virginia Tech annually redesigns its class ring making it the largest and most expensive in the nation. The Class of 1967 introduces a smaller option for men and a miniature unofficial ring, amid ongoing tradition and military symbols.
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Virginia
Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Rotarians Urged Virginia to Boost Mental Health Aid
Danville Rotary heard Edd T. Hitt of the Virginia Association for Mental Health urge Virginians to provide more facilities and personnel for mental health care. He cited staffing shortages, overcrowding at state hospitals, and the need for trained nurses, physicians, and therapists over brick and mortar. He urged citizens to take lifetime responsibility and active participation in improving mental health services.
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Virginia
Danville
Hitt
Central State Hospital
State Senate
House of Delegates
Permit Issued For Moses Mutual Insurance Office Building
A building permit was issued yesterday for a one story office building for Moses Mutual Insurance Agency on Union Street next to Coachman Cleaners. Contractor Gus W. Dyer Jr will build the 31 by 50 foot facility at a cost of 12 500 dollars.
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Moses Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc
Union St
Coachman Cleaners
Gus W. Dyer, Jr
Nine Hurt In Bus Car Collision on Route 58
A car school bus crash on Route 58 near Market Basket injured nine people, including seven from the car and two students aboard the bus. Gloria Atwood Sparks and her family, plus school bus driver Eva Mae Witcher King, and two students, were treated for injuries ranging from contusions to facial lacerations. damage was estimated at 1000 to the car and 300 to 500 for the bus.
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Rt. 58
Gloria Atwood Sparks
Blair Leop Rd
R. M. McCrickard
Lois White Sparks
Ingram Rd
Lois Irby Sparks
Sutherlin Rt. 1
Clande Williams
Moorefield Lane
Gladious Bell Martin
Danville Rt. 1
Westover Drive
Tuck urges broader support for soil and water conservation
Rep William M Tuck of Virginia urged federal state and local governments to bolster the soil and water conservation program in remarks to about 200 district officials at the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts banquet He warned a congressional bill mandating farmer payment for technical assistance would set conservation back 30 years and invite future problems
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Richmond
William M. Tuck
D-Va
Virginia
Soil and Water Conservation
Soil and Water Conservation District
Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Tuck
Battle looming over branch college control in Virginia
A legislative clash in the General Assembly seeks to decide whether two year branch colleges remain under their parent universities or join a statewide comprehensive community college system. UVa and other institutions oppose losing control while Patrick Henry College and Danville VPI Community College voices warn of tenure and transfer disruptions. The study commission urges a coordinated system to expand access and reduce duplication, stressing youth development as the state’s priority.
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Higher Education Study Commission
Albertis S. Harrison, Jr
General Assembly
Study Commission
Virginia
Danville
VPI Community College
Commission
VPS
Blacksburg
VPI
Community College
University of Virginia
Vise Stors
George Mason College
Northern Virginia
Shoul
George Mason Ha
Uva
Martinsville
Patrick Henry College
Francis T. West
Patrick Henry
University
Board of Visitors
Commonwealth
Comemission
Lamb and Johnson Elected To Top Masonic Offices
Freddie J. Lamb and Harry D. Johnson won the top Danville Scottish Rite offices for 1966. Lamb became venerable master of the Danville Lodge of Perfection, while Johnson was chosen master of the Danville Consistory. They join R. P. Garrett and Henry L. Roediger Jr. as district leaders of the four Coordinate Bodies. The spring reunion was announced for April 26 to May 5 with degrees from the 4th to the 32nd to be conferred.
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Freddie J. Lamb
Harry D. Johnson
Danville
Lamb
R. P. Garrett
Henry L. Roediger,Jr
Garrett
Rose Croix
Roediger
Kadesh
Lodge of Perfection
R. Lee Wayland, Jr
J. R. Denny, Jr
Paul W. Hodge
J. R. den
Hugh Rosself
J. R. Denny
A. W. Wiggs
W. H. Hoffman
Johnson
T. Bryant Tate
S. M. Harlow
Harry M. Collis
Claude Chattin
Fred O. Shanks, Jr
J. M. Harris
Tser
W. S. Bernard
P. E. Roesel
Low bid for aging home in Yan ce yville exceeds budget
A bid of 460,925 from George W. Kane of Roxboro for a Baptist aging home in Yan ceyville was called considerably over estimate. NC Baptist Homes will decide in 30 days whether to accept or reduce scope. Second bid 473,000 by E M Wilkerson and Son of Roxboro. Six bids total. Dongola estate to be remodeled as the home.
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Baptist Home For
Winston-Salem
N. C
Yanceyville
C. L. Weaver
George W. Kane
Roxboro
E. M. Wilkerson and Son
Weaver
N. C. Baptist Homes
The
Baptist Foundation
Dongola
R. Sterling Graves
DeMolay Meeting Elects Officers Tonight
DeMolay officers will be elected and installed at a meeting tonight. The session begins at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple.
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Masonic Temple
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Bachelor Hall
West
Uva Board J
Charles R. Fenwick
Arlington
VPL
William and Mary
Freddie L. Lamb
Odd Fellows
Bethesda Lodge of Odd Fellows
Charles E. Blackstock
F. Zane Kinn
Walter E. Wyatt
George P. Richmond
Hugh N. Gosney
Thomas C. Pheigs, Jr
Noble Grand
Holiday Inn Restaurant
G. McCain
Uiltaan W. Yates
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